- peacemaker (voi-s)
- identity: supporting
- true to their name, Peacemakers excel at cultivating peace and harmony in their environments. Perhaps the most dreamy and idealistic of all types, Peacemakers never truly rest. Kind, perfectionistic, and acutely sensitive, they want to do whatever they can—or even more—to improve the world around them.
- Peacemakers are deeply complex, and sometimes even they find it difficult to truly understand what drives and inspires them. People with this personality type learn from childhood to shield their sensitive, idealistic hearts from outside judgment and criticism. In order to avoid being misunderstood and isolated, Peacemakers often curb their childlike enthusiasm and insatiable fascination with the world.
- Unfortunately, this repression can trigger significant mood swings: Peacemakers may feel on top of the world one day and consumed with self-doubt the next. They are sensitive to rejection and criticism, and their high expectations for themselves can lead them to procrastinate, feel overwhelmed, or even give up on their ideas. To cope, Peacemakers may indulge in wishful thinking. More than any other personality type, they admit to hoping that a problem will go away if they ignore it.
- Fortunately, Peacemakers have a unique set of tools to make an impact, thanks to their innate creativity and their eagerness to grow into their best selves. People with this personality type care deeply about ethical causes, and they’re unmistakably authentic, making them perfect candidates for any work that involves helping or encouraging others. Peacemakers are highly adaptable and intuitive, constantly scanning their environment for cues that something is amiss. While this trait can trigger anxiety or self-consciousness for Peacemakers, it also enables them to anticipate people’s behavior and make the best of unpredictable situations.
- Creative, even poetic individuals, Peacemakers find deep fulfillment in expressing their thoughts through writing. Fascinated by the worlds that a masterful writer can bring to life, many Peacemakers dream from an early age of becoming authors. These personalities can be perfectionistic, endlessly polishing their articles or novels. But when they do share their work, it’s difficult for their audience not to be fascinated by their rich imaginations.
- Gentle and altruistic, Peacemakers are irreplaceable wherever a situation requires positivity and healing. Their quiet enthusiasm, empathy, and curiosity can sometimes accomplish much more than another personality type’s strident, rational approach. Provided they quiet their self-doubt enough to commit to their visions, Peacemakers are capable of great things. As Eleanor Roosevelt famously said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
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